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V965 MCF

2000 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,122 mi
Last recorded115,122 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 42086,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 MCF
MakeRover
Model420
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 115,122 miles

slight corrosion around rear wheelarches

slight corrosion on both rear inner sill panels

slight exhaust leak

slight play in both front top arm balljoints

Fail 22 Aug 2011 100,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 100,487 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,878 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 91,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 82,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 77,842 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 77,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 72,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,028 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 64,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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V965 MCF is a 2000 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 86,381 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V965 MCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V965 MCF?

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What year was V965 MCF registered?

V965 MCF is a 2000 Rover 420, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V965 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V965 MCF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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